Impact of bipolar study(investigating manic phases and current trends)

The IMPACT of Bipolar Study was conducted in seven countries to investigate the impact of bipolar I disorder. The results, reveal how bipolar I disorder affects the lives of those with the condition.4Further analysis, newly published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, takes a closer look at the implications of suffering from mania with or without depressive symptoms and the clinical relevance of these findings for physicians.

Bipolar I disorder, a subset of bipolar disorder, is a severe chronic illness so named because sufferers experience intermittent mood episodes of two extreme poles, mania or depression, or a combination of both (mixed episode).1

Bipolar disorder can result in damaged relationships and difficulty working, or participating in regular activities.1

People with bipolar I disorder rarely experience symptom free periods. Between the severe mood episodes, people with bipolar I disorder often have residual symptoms, which contributes to impaired functioning.2

The IMPACT of Bipolar Study was conducted in seven countries to investigate the impact of bipolar I disorder. The results reveal how bipolar I disorder affects the lives of those with the condition.3

Vieta, E et al., Phenomenology of Manic Episodes According to the Presence or Absence of Depressive Features as Defined in DSM-5: Results from the IMPACT Self-reported Online Survey. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2014; 156C:206-213.

Bipolar I disorder has a dramatic effect on those living with the condition and understanding the symptoms is crucial to improved diagnosis and management. The IMPACT study found that a significant number of participants feel depressed during a period of mania, which highlights the complex nature of bipolar I disorder and the need for greater understanding of the condition.